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How a flamingo balances on one leg

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A LEG TO STAND ON  Scientists have tackled the question of how a biggish bird can balance, and apparently nap, on just one skinny leg.

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By Susan Milius

- More than 2 years ago

A question flamingo researchers get asked all the time — why the birds stand on one leg — may need rethinking.